Stansted Airport College expansion backed with £5m investment The college's planned expansion will more than double the number of students trained per year. Read more
Major road upgrades agreed for Chelmsford Beaulieu Access Package will support the development of Chelmsford Garden Community. Read more
Freeport East publishes Transport Masterplan The masterplan, published in partnership with Transport East, sets out improvements designed to supercharge the region's role in driving the UK's economic growth. Read more
Colchester Institute secures Clean Energy Technical Excellence College status The new CETEC will engage with a wider network of education providers from across the East of England and nationally, to meet the growing demand for clean energy skills. Read more
Programme announced for Greater Essex Hub at UKREiiF 2026 From May 19 to 21, the Greater Essex Hub will host a series of panel discussions, roundtables and networking events designed to spotlight the region’s accelerating growth. Read more
Agreement for final phase of Harlow Innovation Park Harlow Council has announced an agreement with leading property developer Wrenbridge which will enable the development of the remaining plot at the park. Read more
Essex celebrates Nigerian connections at Beyond London event The event brought together around 80 businesses and stakeholders from the UK and Nigeria, creating a platform for dialogue, collaboration and partnership development. Read more
Work begins on land for Lower Thames Crossing The £9 billion project is set to transform north–south connectivity between Essex and Kent. Read more
Plans submitted for Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Split into three distinct neighbourhoods, proposals include a mix of 7,750 homes, as well as community infrastructure. Read more
Join the Greater Essex Business Board Delivered by business, for business, with business, the board is building a stronger economy for the region. Read more
